- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newington, CT
John Wallace Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Wallace Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090288001120
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Wallace Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Newington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Wallace Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Wallace Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newington, CT.
School address
District: Newington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090288001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
John Wallace Middle School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090288001120 · Newington, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 12.7:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Newington High School (1,255 students)
John Wallace Middle School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
John Wallace Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newington High
Newington High School
1,255 students
- This school
John Wallace Middle School
610 students
- Martin Kellogg
Martin Kellogg Middle School
567 students
- Anna Reynolds 407
Anna Reynolds School
407 students
- John Paterson 394
John Paterson School
394 students
- Ruth Chaffee S 317
Ruth Chaffee School
317 students
What this shows John Wallace Middle School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Wallace Middle School compares
John Wallace Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 9.7%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, John Wallace Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Newington School District reports $24,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Wallace Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Kellogg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna Reynolds School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Paterson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Chaffee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Wallace Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Newington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Wallace Middle School
How many students attend John Wallace Middle School?
John Wallace Middle School has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Wallace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Wallace Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Wallace Middle School?
25.6% of students at John Wallace Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Wallace Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Wallace Middle School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Newington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Wallace Middle School?
John Wallace Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Wallace Middle School rank among elementary schools in Newington?
By Resource Investment Index, John Wallace Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newington on the city page.
What other schools are in Newington School District?
Besides John Wallace Middle School, Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students), Martin Kellogg Middle School (567 students), and Anna Reynolds School (407 students). See the Newington School District district page for the complete list.